I am looking at maybe getting an SLK 250 CDi, although not entirely sure. This would be a car my wife uses almost exclusively. She likes the styling and would be using it as a commuting tool. I fully appreciate and understand they are not the most practical of cars, but this doesn't really matter too much, as we have another vehicle should we need something with space, etc.
We tried one recently (AMG styled version) and she thought it was ok (well when I say ok, I think she loved it). I liked it too, although found it perhaps a little firm, lacking in space and other elements that may otherwise be available in alternative choices, but overall, it was nice. They are a pretty car too, so I see what she sees in them in that sense.
However, I would love to know what sort of return she is likely to get out of one re: fuel comsumption. She is currently using an E90 3 series, which is simply excellent on fuel. While I don't mind some loss compared to the BMW, I'd not want something that is going to be costing significantly more to run.
Her drive to and from work is more or less all Motorway, with approx 1/2 mile either side of a 20 mile motorway jaunt.
Any views on what these are likely to give in fuel economy.? I have read various opinions on that from various sources, but can't really make head or tail over what the truth of it is.
Thanks all.
We tried one recently (AMG styled version) and she thought it was ok (well when I say ok, I think she loved it). I liked it too, although found it perhaps a little firm, lacking in space and other elements that may otherwise be available in alternative choices, but overall, it was nice. They are a pretty car too, so I see what she sees in them in that sense.
However, I would love to know what sort of return she is likely to get out of one re: fuel comsumption. She is currently using an E90 3 series, which is simply excellent on fuel. While I don't mind some loss compared to the BMW, I'd not want something that is going to be costing significantly more to run.
Her drive to and from work is more or less all Motorway, with approx 1/2 mile either side of a 20 mile motorway jaunt.
Any views on what these are likely to give in fuel economy.? I have read various opinions on that from various sources, but can't really make head or tail over what the truth of it is.
Thanks all.